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How to get fromChiang Mai to Nakhon Phanomby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanom by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Nakhon Phanom

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane CNX - KOP
    3h 59m
    ฿3,526–5,792

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    15h 25m
    ฿800–1,200

  3. Drive 842.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanomcar car 842.5 km
    12h 57m
    ฿3,118–4,504

  4. Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane plane CNX - SNO
    2. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanombus bus
    5h 45m
    ฿3,373–4,925

  5. Bus via Chiang Rai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Nakhonphanombus bus
    22h 45m
    ฿1,238–2,231

Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanom by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Nakhon Phanom, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari and Thai AirAsia fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Phetprasert Tour operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanom once daily. Tickets cost ฿800–1,200 and the journey takes 15h 25m.

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